Hausleitner's Leaf Insect vs Golden Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hausleitner's Leaf Insect | Golden Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophyllium limogesi | Camponotus sericeiventris |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-9 cm | 8-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Vietnam | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Hausleitner's Leaf Insect
A recently described leaf insect from Vietnam placed in the new genus Cryptophyllium. It has a distinctly angular thorax compared to true Phyllium.
Did You Know?
It was one of seven undescribed species revealed by molecular data in a 2021 phylogenetic study of leaf insects.
Golden Carpenter Ant
A striking large ant with dense golden or silvery pubescence covering its gaster, giving it a metallic sheen. Workers are among the largest ants in the Neotropics. They nest in both live and dead trees in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
The dense pubescence on their body is thought to serve a thermoregulatory function similar to the Saharan silver ant.